Thousands told to flee homes in Australia amid heat spike, bushfire threat
Authorities said intense heatwave could further spread a massive bushfire in Victoria state, which faces its worst conditions in four years.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Thousands of Australians flee homes as floods inundate towns
Fast-moving flood waters burst river banks and broke over levees as heavy rains deluged Australia's east coast.
Wed Mar 30 2022
For struggling Afghan family, the next meal is a matter of faith
Already vulnerable after months of severe drought and decades of war that forced many to flee homes, Afghans are entering the unknown.
Fri Dec 31 2021
Villagers flee homes as Spanish wildfire blazes for fifth day
A wildfire fanned by strong winds has now driven out close to 2,000 people as firefighters try to contain flames in the dry, wooded terrain.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Militant attacks force 570,000 to flee homes in northern Mozambique, president says
Fighters have been taking on the army and seizing entire towns in recent months, vowing to defeat insurgents who stepped up attacks.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Civilians start fleeing homes after west Mosul offensive begins
A Reuters correspondent saw about 200 women and children being transported on buses by federal police on Wednesday to the town of Hammam al-Alil, some 20 km south of Mosul.
Thu Feb 23 2017
Floods spark evacuations as Japan is deluged
Tens of thousands of people were ordered to flee homes across Japan on Thursday as heavy rain pounded the country.
Thu Sep 10 2015
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024